Sandra‘s Closet

Congrats to Bobbi Brown! She celebrates the 25th anniversary of her amazing beauty brand this year! It all started with a simple philosophy: natural complexion and a lipstick, that suits the natural tone of your lips. «Be who you are» is her motto!

To honor the occasion, Bobbi has collaborated with illustrator Richard Haines to create some amazing products that are inspired by the iconic cities, New York, London and Paris. A must for every beautista!

CITY PALETTES (Limited Edition) – CHF 96.00

Available in three different variations:

New York Palette
Cream Eye Shadow, Champagne Quartz Metallic Eye Shadow, Birch Eye Shadow, Espresso Eye Shadow, Blush

London Palette
Pale Cream Eye Shadow, Nude Peach Eye Shadow, Nude Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow, Rich Navy Eye Shadow, Nectar Blush

Paris Palette
Ivory Eye Shadow, Stormy Grey Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow, Brushed Granite Metallic Eye Shadow, Eclipse Eye Shadow, French Pink Blush

——————————

LONG-WEAR EYELINER (Limited Edition) – CHF 34.00

Dark Chocolate Ink (New York)
Union Jack (London)
Gunmetal Ink (Paris)

——————————

LUXE LIP COLOR – CHF 47.00

Bobbi (New York)

Your Majesty (London)

Parisian Red (Paris)

CHF 47.00

Available from the 1st of September, 2016.

TO SHOP BOBBI BROWN ONLINE, CLICK HERE PLEASE.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Bobbi Brown

Christian Dior himself praised the timeless aura of polka dots: “they offer charm, elegance, relaxation and are always casual.“

Joyous, elegant and timeless, polka dots are at the heart of DIOR‘s summer make-up collection with  confetti-strewn nails that are an invitation to dive into a fantasy-filled world.

APPLICATION TIPS
Step 1: apply a coat of polish
Step 2: dip the Dotting Tool into the second polish in the set
Step 3: dab polka dots onto the base coat

SHADES

Pastilles: an azure blue punctuated with nude beige

Confettis: a bold melon heightened with cherry red

Plumetis: a petal pink dotted with lavender mauve

DIOR Vernis with «dotting tool» (one shot) is available now for CHF 44.50.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Dior

Today, Gucci is launching an online exclusive collection of women’s ready-to-wear and accessories, available solely on gucci.com. Known as Gucci Garden, this capsule is characterised by a new print created by Creative Director Alessandro Michele, which showcases flora and fauna symbols that are part of the House’s new design lexicon. The Gucci Garden special collection is delivered in exclusively designed packaging – black-pink-and-red gift boxes and paper bags.

Here are some of the highly exclusive pieces:

Gucci Garden exclusive silk shirt

Gucci Garden exclusive Dionysus shoulder bag

Gucci Garden exclusive silk skirt

TO SHOP THE COMPLETE GUCCI GARDEN ONLINE EXCLUSIVE COLLECTION CLICK HERE PLEASE.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Gucci

Peter and Harry Brant, the young bon vivants of New York society, are the current toast of the fashion scene. Now, M∙A∙C teams up with them in a modern collection of products for the face, brows, eyes and lips.

Socialites, It-boys, Fashion Week fixtures and sons of model Stephanie Seymour, the dapper boys-about-town Harry and Peter Brant collaborate on a collection of modern-day grooming and sculpting products for men and women. Neutral hues for eyes, understated, long-wearing lipstains, brow products and new Pro Sculpting Cream Duo add effortless definition to the face. The special packaging is featuring their signatures in matte black on glossy black.

Exclusively online, there are skincare products with universal appeal include Mineralize Volcanic Ash Exfoliator (CHF 43.00), Mineralize Charged Water Moisture Gel (CHF 61.00) and Mineralize Charged Water Moisture Eye Cream (CHF 57.00).

Have fun exploring the rest of the collection below:
EYE SHADOW QUAD: PILLARS | CHF 60.00 | LIMITED EDITION

Mother’s Milk Soft matte beige (Satin)
Sandstone Soft matte taupe (Matte)
Mystery Muted plum-brown (Veluxe Pearl)
Carbon Intense black (Matte)

LIP STAIN MARKER | CHF 31.00 | LIMITED EDITION

Boysenberry Blush Berry plum red
Bitten Lip Dirty coral red
Sunset Boulevard Coral brown
The Jamie Mid-tone red blue

FLUIDLINE BROW GEL CREME | CHF 26.00 | LIMITED EDITION
Neanderthal Deep, rich brown

EYE KOHL | CHF 26.00 | LIMITED EDITION
Smolder Intense black (Permanent)
Paragon Champagne gold
El Dorado Bold gold

BROW SET | CHF 23.00 | LIMITED EDITION
Clear

PRO SCULPTING CREAM DUO | CHF 45.00 | LIMITED EDITION
TRYPHAENA AND CLEOPATRA
Climax Light white highlight
Crevasse Taupe contour

BRUSHES
163 Flat Contour – CHF 54.00
208 Angled Brow – CHF 34.00

Available in August 2016 (in Switzerland at the MAC store in Lucerne and in Zurich or online).

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of MAC Cosmetics

An amazing cool capsule collection by denim cult brand CITIZENS OF HUMANITY, consisting of six pieces, has hit the virtual shelves of online retailer mytheresa.com. The lineup includes distressed denim as well as trucker jackets and slim-fitting jeans. Citizens of Humanity founder Jerome Dahan, women’s creative director Catherine Ryu and the mytheresa.com team were inspired by the heavy metal scene of the ’80s and early ’90s. To emphasize this source of inspiration, model Jessica Miller was photographed by her husband Lars Ulrich, drummer and founding member of cult band Metallica, wearing this exclusive capsule collection.

Trucker denim jacket

Trucker distressed denim vest

Agnes Mid-rise Slim Straight jeans

Mid-rise Slim Straight distressed jeans

Lars Ulrich and his wife Jessica Miller
TO SHOP THE EXCLUSIVE CAPSULE COLLECTION, CLICK HERE PLEASE.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Mytheresa

Since 1992 when it had been first inaugurated, World Oceans Day has been unofficially celebrated every June 8th until its official recognition by the United Nations in 2009. It is an annual observation to honour the world’s oceans, celebrate the products they provide such as seafood as well as marine life itself for aquariums, pets, and a time to appreciate its own intrinsic value.

To cherish the sea world, LA MER has launched BLUE HEART in 2014 with the commitment to support the protection of ocean habitats for generations to come and to raise awareness of the importance of healthy oceans worldwide.

To commemorate World Oceans Day and LA MER’s BLUE HEART foundation, a 100ml jar of Crème de la Mer with a limited-edition design will be available from now for CHF 490.00.

Always a magic moment for me: When you spot the sea of your holiday destination from the plane and you know you are going to jump in the crystal clear water within a few hours.

The brand also invites you to become an editor-at-sea and to share your story with the hashtag  #LaMerBlueHeart. Have fun!

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of La Mer and © Sandra Bauknecht

Today is the start of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting and prayer. Eid al-Fitr, the “festival of breaking of the fast” is an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of this important religious period in the beginning of July. A reason also for M∙A∙C to celebrate with the launch of Smoky Metallic Times Nine, a limited-edition Eyes x 9 Palette created exclusively in honour of Eid, that features a wave of colour-coordinated, smoky metallic hues offering countless combinations. For the ultimate in versatility, the palette offers textures from matte to satin to frost for creating looks for both day and night. What’s more, eyes x 9 is packaged in pocket-sized compacts for easy portability. Now, that’s a gorgeous sight to behold. Statement eyes have never been easier.

Smoky Metallic Times Nine
Filament platinum silver (lustre)
Simple Sensation pinky mid-tone nude (matte)
Give Me Fire taupe pinky neutral (lustre)
By the Silver Moon frosty neutralized green (veluxe pearl)
Just Twigged light greyish taupe (satin)
Petrol mid-tone charcoal (satin)
Richy-Rich goldish dirty bronze (lustre)
Black Factor deep muted brown-black (matte)
Carbon intense black (matte)
60.00 CHF

Brushes
228 Mini Shader – 34.00 CHF
224 Tapered Blending – 48.00 CHF

In Switzerland only available at the MAC counter at Globus Geneva from July 2016.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of MAC Cosmetics

Lose control in lips painted reckless shades of red and coral, or a flash of gold. Let your eyes escape reality in teal, cobalt mandarin and charcoal, as free-spirited nails glisten in succulent tangerine and the perfect, buttery nude with M∙A∙C Vibe Tribe. Join the tribe. Feel the vibe.
CALL OF THE CANYON EYESHADOW PALETTE | CHF 60.00 | LIMITED EDITION

Call of the Canyon Frosty off-white (Veluxe Pearl)
Fool’s Gold Dirty olive gold (Frost)
Summer Sun Frosty peach orange (Frost)
Thunderbolt Dark charcoal with gold pearl (Lustre)

WILD HORSES EYESHADOW PALETTE | CHF 60.00 | LIMITED EDITION

Brule Soft creamy beige (Satin) (Permanent)
Charcoal Brown Muted taupe-brown (Matte) (Permanent)
Wild Horses Deep espresso (Satin)
Blue Mesa Deep turquoise (Satin)

LIPSTICK | CHF 31.00 | LIMITED EDITION

Tanarama Pale beige with golden shimmer (Frost)
Arrowhead Bare nude (Matte)
Painted Sunset Bright orange-red (Amplified)
Pure Vanity Pale peach nude (Lustre)
Hot Chocolate Dirty plum (Satin)

PATENTPOLISH LIP PENCIL | CHF 31.00 | LIMITED EDITION

Tumbleweed Soft nude
Teen Dream Bright pinkish coral matte
Caravamp Reddish-orange
Desert Evening Clear with pearl (Online Exclusive)
Rio Grande Romance Bright fuchsia

POWDER BLUSH | CHF 36.00 | LIMITED EDITION

Modern Mandarin Red-orange (Satin)
Adobe Brick Burnt-red (Satin)
Painted Canyon Mid-tone coral (Satin) (Online Exclusive)

CREAM COLOUR BASE | CHF 32.00 | LIMITED EDITION

Yellow Topaz Light golden champagne

BRONZING POWDER | CHF 37.00 | LIMITED EDITION

Matte Bronze Bare shouldered bronze (Permanent)
Refined Golden Finely spun golden with soft pearl (Online Exclusive)
Firebrush Reddish bronze with golden sparkle

STUDIO SCULPT DEFINING BRONZING POWDER | CHF 45.00 | LIMITED EDITION

Delphic Coppery bronze with gold sparkles
Golden Rinse Light brick reddish bronze with fine shimmer

GLEAMTONES POWDER | CHF 45.00| LIMITED EDITION

Dunes at Dusk Multi-colour

STUDIO NAIL LACQUER | CHF 20.00 | LIMITED EDITION

Blazing Hot Bright orange (Cream)
Skin Light peach beige (Cream) (Permanent)

BRUSH | LIMITED EDITION

125 Split Fibre Dense Face Brush (CHF 54.00)
127 Split Fibre Face Brush (CHF 54.00)
228/226 Double Ended Brush (CHF 56.00)

MAKEUP BAG | CHF 38.00 | LIMITED EDITION

Painted Desert Makeup Bag 1
Painted Desert Makeup Bag 2

In the US, the new make-up launch has caused some controversy as critical voices accused the cosmetics company of misusing cultural symbols and designs. Fact is that the collection is inspired by the lush feeling of festival season where some Native American details, such as headdresses and beaded clothing belong to the iconic looks. Relax, everyone! Join the tribe and feel the vibe!

The collection is in stores now. In Switzerland at MAC counters and stores and as well as online.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of MAC Cosmetics

Mascaras in vibrant colors are a huge trend this season. A new launch that will definitely be an eye-catcher is the upcoming summer 2016 collection by Giorgio Armani Beauty. Hitting the shelves internationally in June, the House introduces a new collection of Eye Tint Smoky Neutrals but also the new Eccentrico Mascara.

Giorgio Armani Eccentrico Mascara – CHF 51.00
The newness in this mascara is the gel texture obtained by bonding the polymer and the soft wax so your lashes will get that extra volume. The tapered mascara bristles ensure uniform application and perfect separation.
No.1 Obsidian Black
No.2 Wood
No.3 Navy (Limited Edition)
No.4 Rouge Iron (Limited Edition, see picture above)

Giorgio Armani Eye Tint Smoky Neutrals – CHF 52.00
Those new tints are bsolutely lovely and easy to apply.
No.19 Smoky Rock (New)
No.20 Smoky Wood (New)
No.21 Smoky Tan (New)
No.22 Smoky Spice (Limited Edition)
No.23 Smoky Sand (Limited Edition)
No.24 Smoky Nude (Limited Edition)

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Giorgio Armani Beauty

Jeremy Scott for Longchamp, editions 2006 – 2016

In 2006, the very classic House of Longchamp teamed up with fashion’s favourite enfant terrible, Jeremy Scott, much to everyone’s shock and surprise. Contrary to what people expected, the pairing of traditional French with American pop was perfect, with Jeremy Scott revolutionizing the brand’s iconic Le Pliage bag each season, ever since.

The «Long Distance Call» bag by Jeremy Scott for Longchamp, 2016

This year’s edition, the «Long Distance Call» bag is inspired by a trip to space, in the depths of a mysterious universe where stars, planets and pink phones perfectly align. The 80s-style graphic print adds a vintage touch. Are you ready to embark on this new adventure?

Get your ticket for the “Jeremy Scott for Longchamp” galaxy exclusively at Colette now and in Longchamp points of sale later from June 2016.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Longchamp